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How to get fromŌtsuka Station to Karuizawaby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ōtsuka Station to Karuizawa by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from 大塚 Ōtsuka to Tōkyō Stationtrain train Jy
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawatrain train Hakutaka
    2h 55m
    ¥2,419–3,369

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from サンシャインシティプリンスｈ（のりば） to 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば）bus bus 池袋～軽井沢
    3h 21m
    ¥2,900–3,900

  3. Drive 156.8 km

    1. Drive from Ōtsuka Station to Karuizawacar car 156.8 km
    2h 1m
    ¥2,717–3,925

Ōtsuka Station to Karuizawa by foot and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket¥2,900Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 161.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Ōtsuka Station, Tokyo, Japan and Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan?

You can take a train from 大塚 Ōtsuka to Nakakaruizawa via Tōkyō Station and Karuizawa in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, Seibu bus operates a bus from サンシャインシティプリンスｈ（のりば） to 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） 5 times a week. Tickets cost ¥2,900–3,900 and the journey takes 3h 9m.

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